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I know there are some phrases and whatnot that are so well integrated into everyday society that we often don't question them. But one thing I never understood is the phrase, "Selling like hotcakes" as in "I am super awesome and my bestselling novel is selling like hotcakes!" (hey, we can dream, right?)
Where did this expression come from? How quickly do hotcakes sell, and what makes them more in demand than waffles, or omlettes, or french toast? Who deemed hotcakes the breakfast diety? I have been to IHOP on several occassions and have never seen a high demand for hotcakes. In fact, does anyone here have a sales report on hotcakes? Because I'm fairly certain their sales record is on par with your average morning meal.
Okay, so it's not exactly an armchair theory, but I'd welcome any theories about this. Also, what are some things you don't understand?
Where did this expression come from? How quickly do hotcakes sell, and what makes them more in demand than waffles, or omlettes, or french toast? Who deemed hotcakes the breakfast diety? I have been to IHOP on several occassions and have never seen a high demand for hotcakes. In fact, does anyone here have a sales report on hotcakes? Because I'm fairly certain their sales record is on par with your average morning meal.
Okay, so it's not exactly an armchair theory, but I'd welcome any theories about this. Also, what are some things you don't understand?